Leadwood, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leadwood, St. Francois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leadwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the St. Francois forecast zone and St. Francois County — the most common reported hazard around Leadwood, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | May 2026 | May 11, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Nov 30, 2006 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 28, 2015 · $275,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the St. Francois forecast zone and St. Francois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leadwood get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Leadwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmington weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Leadwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 58 miles north. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Leadwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 58 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 158 mi east | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Leadwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leadwood, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Leadwood's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Leadwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leadwood, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 58 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leadwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leadwood the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leadwood free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Leadwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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